Promotions & Advertising

Running Promotions and Ads

Complete guide to running promotional campaigns, buying credits, and maximizing ROI

Updated January 7, 2026
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Overview

Promotions boost your product visibility, helping you reach more customers and increase sales. Use your promotion credits wisely for maximum ROI.

Fact: Promoted products receive 5x more views than non-promoted products on average.


Promotion Types

Comparison Table

TypeBest ForVisibilityCost
Search BoostHigh-intent buyersHigher search rankingsPer impression
SpotlightBrand awarenessHomepage & category featuresFixed daily
Banner AdsSales & offersVisual prominencePer click

Search Boost Promotions

What is Search Boost?

Your products appear higher in search results when customers search for relevant keywords.

Search Boost ExampleSearch Boost Example

Creating a Search Boost

  1. Go to Dashboard > Promotions
  2. Click Create Promotion
  3. Select Search Boost
  4. Choose products to promote
  5. Select target keywords
  6. Set daily budget
  7. Choose duration
  8. Launch promotion

Keyword Targeting

Keyword TypeExampleCompetition
Generic"Gold ring"High
Specific"22K gold solitaire ring"Medium
Branded"[Your brand] necklace"Low

Tip: Start with specific keywords for better ROI, then expand to generic terms.


Spotlight Promotions

What is Spotlight?

Your products are featured prominently on:

  • Homepage featured section
  • Category page highlights
  • "Top Picks" carousels

Spotlight PlacementSpotlight Placement

Creating a Spotlight

  1. Go to Promotions > Create
  2. Select Spotlight
  3. Choose products (max 5)
  4. Select placement preferences
  5. Set duration (minimum 3 days)
  6. Launch

Spotlight Tips

  • Use your best product images
  • Select bestsellers or new arrivals
  • Run during high-traffic periods
  • Rotate products weekly

What are Banner Ads?

Visual promotional banners displayed:

  • Homepage hero section
  • Category page headers
  • Search results pages

Creating a Banner Ad

  1. Go to Promotions > Banners
  2. Click Create Banner
  3. Upload banner image (1200x400px recommended)
  4. Add headline and CTA
  5. Link to product or collection
  6. Set targeting and duration
  7. Launch campaign
PlacementSizeFormat
Homepage Hero1200 x 400JPG/PNG
Category Header1000 x 200JPG/PNG
Side Banner300 x 600JPG/PNG

Promotion Credits

Understanding Credits

Credits are the currency for running promotions:

  • 1 credit ≈ 1 impression (Search Boost)
  • Fixed credits per day (Spotlight)
  • Credits per click (Banners)

Credit Packages

PackageCreditsPriceBonus
Starter1,000₹500-
Growth5,000₹2,000+500 free
Professional15,000₹5,000+2,000 free
Enterprise50,000₹15,000+10,000 free

Buying Credits

  1. Go to Promotions > Buy Credits
  2. Select package
  3. Complete payment
  4. Credits added instantly

Buy CreditsBuy Credits


Campaign Management

Monitoring Active Campaigns

MetricWhat It Means
ImpressionsTimes your ad was shown
ClicksTimes clicked
CTRClick-through rate (clicks/impressions)
InquiriesInquiries generated
Cost per InquiryCredits spent per inquiry

Campaign AnalyticsCampaign Analytics

Pausing Campaigns

  1. Go to active campaign
  2. Click Pause
  3. Unused credits preserved
  4. Resume anytime

Editing Campaigns

You can modify:

  • Daily budget
  • Duration
  • Target keywords
  • Products promoted

Optimization Strategies

A/B Testing

Run multiple versions to find what works:

Test ElementVersion AVersion B
Product ImageStudio shotLifestyle
KeywordsGenericSpecific
Budget₹200/day₹500/day

Best Times to Promote

DayTraffic LevelRecommendation
Mon-WedMediumBudget-friendly testing
Thu-FriHighFull campaigns
Sat-SunHighestMaximum budget
FestivalsPeakPremium placements

Best Practices

Do's ✅

  • Start with small budgets and scale up
  • Use high-quality product images
  • Target relevant keywords
  • Monitor performance daily
  • Promote bestsellers first
  • Run during high-traffic periods

Don'ts ❌

  • Don't promote out-of-stock items
  • Don't use misleading images
  • Don't ignore performance data
  • Don't run indefinitely without review
  • Don't spread budget too thin

ROI Calculation

Measuring Success

ROI = (Revenue from Promotion - Credit Cost) / Credit Cost × 100%

Example:

  • Credits spent: ₹2,000
  • Inquiries generated: 20
  • Conversions: 5
  • Revenue: ₹50,000

ROI = (₹50,000 - ₹2,000) / ₹2,000 × 100% = 2,400%


Troubleshooting

Promotion not showing?

  • Check campaign status is "Active"
  • Verify credits are available
  • Ensure products are published
  • Review targeting settings

Low click-through rate?

  • Improve product images
  • Use more specific keywords
  • Check competitor pricing
  • Refresh ad creative

Not getting inquiries?

  • Review landing page quality
  • Check pricing competitiveness
  • Improve product descriptions
  • Verify contact details work

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